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Commercial Grade Santoku Knife Engineered for Precision Slicing, Dicing & Fine Prep Work
The WÜSTHOF Gourmet 5" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife is designed to deliver the speed, precision, and versatility demanded in professional kitchens. Featuring a precision stamped stainless steel blade with hollow edge technology, this compact Santoku excels at slicing, dicing, mincing, and fine vegetable preparation while offering exceptional control for detailed cutting tasks.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field Tested Data |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Brand | WÜSTHOF |
| Model / Series Line | Gourmet 4188-7/14 |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Construction | Precision Stamped |
| Blade Edge | Hollow Edge |
| Blade Length | 5 Inches |
| Overall Length | 10.16 Inches |
| Handle Material | Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| Product Weight | 0.25 lbs |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Commercial Application | Precision Slicing, Dicing, Mincing, Vegetable Preparation, General Utility Cutting |
Core Operational Features
Precision Hollow Edge Blade: The hollow edge design creates small air pockets between the blade and food, helping reduce sticking for smoother slicing of vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and boneless proteins.
Professional Stainless Steel Construction: Crafted from high quality stainless steel, the blade delivers dependable edge retention, corrosion resistance, and reliable cutting performance through repeated professional use.
Compact Santoku Versatility: The 5 inch blade provides outstanding maneuverability, making it ideal for precision prep work where control and accuracy are more important than blade length.
Ergonomic POM Handle: The durable Polyoxymethylene handle offers a secure, comfortable grip with excellent resistance to moisture and everyday kitchen conditions, promoting confident handling during extended prep sessions.
Balanced Lightweight Design: The lightweight construction minimizes hand fatigue while maintaining excellent balance, supporting efficient cutting throughout busy kitchen service.
Professional Applications
Perfect for slicing vegetables, mincing herbs, dicing onions, preparing fruits, trimming boneless meats, portioning cheeses, and completing detailed prep work. Its compact profile also makes it an excellent everyday utility knife for professional kitchens and serious home cooks.
Why Professionals Choose It
Chefs appreciate the WÜSTHOF Gourmet series for its dependable German engineering, lightweight handling, and consistent cutting performance. The 5 inch Hollow Edge Santoku combines the versatility of a traditional Japanese inspired blade with the durability and reliability expected from WÜSTHOF, making it a practical choice for everyday food preparation.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent immediately after use, then dry thoroughly before storage. Avoid dishwasher cleaning to help preserve the blade edge and handle. Maintain optimal performance by honing regularly and sharpening as needed using quality sharpening equipment. Store safely in a knife block, magnetic rack, or protective blade guard to protect the cutting edge between uses.